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AF52 HZC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,042 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 108,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,313 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have adapter fitted (1.7.5a)

Rear disc slight worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,007 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside , both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pads worn around 75%

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall and worn non edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside , both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside , both side (3.5.1i)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 77,981 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside , both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake pads worn around 75%

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall and worn non edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside , both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside , both side (3.5.1i)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,393 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 57,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,994 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,490 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 47,935 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate discoloured

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall badly cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Wipers poor and judder

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing low

Front number plate discoloured

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Nearside front and rear tyre walls cracking

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Wipers poor & judder

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,073 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front number plate discoloured

Lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Nearside front and rear tyre walls cracking

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Wipers poor & judder

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,721 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AF52 HZC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 HZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF52 HZC registered?

AF52 HZC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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